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Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor) comparison

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Product name	Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor)	Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (120GB)	Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB)	Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite
Price	$57.98 to $99.99	$299.00 to $299.99	$349.99	$299.95 to $440.43
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	November 01, 2004		November 19, 2006	April 29, 2007
The Bottom Line	Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console.	With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price.	The high-end Sony PlayStation 3's larger hard drive and ability to play PS2 games makes it a worthwhile alternative to the cheaper model--so long as you're willing to wait several months for the more promising exclusive titles to hit store shelves. If backward compatibility is your top priority, this hard-to-find model may be worth the search.	While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.
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Max resolution (external)	1280 x 1024	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video RAM installed	4 MB	256 MB	256 MB	10 MB
Service & support type	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Processor type	Emotion Engine	Cell Broadband Engine	Cell	PowerPC
Graphics Processor	Info unavailable	NVIDIA RSX	NVIDIA RSX	ATI Xbox 360
Media Type	CD-ROM DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	BD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM	DVD-ROM
RAM installed size	32 MB	256 MB	256 MB	512 MB
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Best Buy $99.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $299.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $299.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $399.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $299.99 In stock: Yes PC Connection $299.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores
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